Cognitive Dissonance

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[–][deleted] 7 insightful - 2 fun7 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

The post is not necessarily entirely accurate. Not everyone disregards the contradicting evidence. It is one of many options an individual can choose from. The disregarding part comes mainly due to one's stubbornness or narrow-mindedness.

The concept was developed in the 1950s by American psychologist Leon Festinger and became a major point of discussion and research.

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Cognitive dissonance can be an opportunity for growth. Exactly how we choose to resolve the dissonance and its accompanying discomfort can be a reflection of our mental health

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Festinger suggests that our actions can influence what we believe

edit: "Cognitive Dissonance" is a real thing. Disregarding info is not entirely part of it.

[–]JasonCarswell 1 insightful - 3 fun1 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 3 fun -  (3 children)

You take all the fun out of silly memes with your rationality, logic, and reasonable citations. I would have some cognitive dissonance now but apparently it's no longer a thing. All that's left is a dissident. :P

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I thought it was a good opportunity to tell people that they have a chance to become better when they face something like this instead of drowning in their fixed perspectives. sorry xD

[–]JasonCarswell 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

You posted good info.

I was just teasing.

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ayy xD have a good day

[–]JasonCarswell 1 insightful - 3 fun1 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

A+++

or

F-

I can't be sure anymore.

[–]hennaojisan 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The picture shows me around 2003 trying to get a grip on 9/11.